Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Frida the Chihuahua in honor of Frida Kahlo

I was commissioned about 2 years ago to paint a portrait of a a Brindle Chihuahua. The dogs' owner is a big fan of Freda Kahlo, so I decided to the paint the portrait in the style of Freda Kahlo. The dog's regal pose worked perfectly for this portrait.

About Me

My name is Lisa DeFeo. I named my business after a watercolor I painted of my Granny's House. I went from watercolor, to oils, to acrylic. I have taken several decorative painting classes, including classes with Ros Stallcup. I painted flowers and landscapes for years. One day, on a lark, I painted a West Highland terrier on an ornament. I have been painting mostly dogs and cats, horses and rabbits, since then.
I am an animal lover myself, so I really relate to my the people who buy my work.
My own dog, Jake, is a dachshund-beagle mix that we rescued about 8 years ago. He brings us joy and laughter every day.